During this 8-week class taught by Robotics for All, participants in grades 4 - 6 will receive a basic introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Design). CAD involves the use of a computer to digitally design objects. In this course, students will learn to use Tinkercad, a basic, online CAD program. This free workshop takes place via […]
Come join the Switzer Teens and learn to use Sun Print Paper. Using sun-sensitive paper, objects and sunlight, you can create a one-of-a kind complex design . This is an outdoor program. If weather is not cooperative, we will do an alternate activity. All materials will be provided,
Join Google Product Managers and Black Girls CODE to complete a design challenge to create a new product together! Get a glimpse of how it is to be a Google product manager during this session! How can you create something with the user in mind? Join us, as we Discover and Create !!! Studying computer […]
Family Build Night is geared towards your littlest makers, age 6-10 years old, and their families and we're now online due to the pandemic! We'll update each month's projects and share a form link to sign up for Zoom access — you'll receive an email containing the link and password for the Zoom call.
Girl Scouts experiment with our unicorn potions, learn the science behind colorful polymer beads and create salt dough unicorns. Registration includes our Unicorn Science Kit and a Unicorn Fun Patch. Pick up and shipping options available.
Girl Scouts learn about good and bad germs, demonstrate how germs are spread, investigate how our body protects itself, and learn how bacteria grow as we conduct a bacterial growth experiment. Registration includes our Germs Lab Kit and a Super Scientist Fun Patch. Pick up and shipping options available.
Girl Scouts investigate how science is the secret to real magic tricks as they learn some simple tricks of their own. Registration includes a Magic Fun Patch and shipping.
Girl Scouts study science related to pirates as we build and sink boats, and create a treasure map to practice our map-reading skills. Registration includes a Pirate Fun Patch and mailing cost.
Girl Scouts study the differences between venomous and non-venomous snakes, investigate the anatomy of a preserved snake and turtle, and watch the behavior of our resident aquatic turtles. Registration includes a Reptile Fun Patch and mailing cost.
Girls learn about the special properties of water that allow us to live on Earth and why we should conserve it. They conduct several water science experiments to demonstrate the unique characteristics of water molecules. Registration includes a Water Wise Fun Patch.
ARTSY SCIENCE (All Girl Scouts) – Online Workshop Saturday, August 7 – 12:30-1:30pm (eastern time) Girl Scouts learn how art and science are closely related as we investigate the science of saltwater painting, and study the art of symmetry in nature. Registration includes an Arts and Science Fun Patch and shipping. Location: Online. Log in […]
SCIENCE OF BIRDS (All Girl Scouts) – Online Workshop (supplies to be picked up or shipped) Saturday, August 7 – 2:00-3:00pm (eastern time) Girl Scouts learn about birds and avian behavior, study advantages and disadvantages of different bird beak shapes as we forage for different types of bird food, and learn why not all bird […]
If you have a middle school-aged girl that is interested in making things, please have her join Decatur Makers for their Girl Makers Club. Projects vary each month and will expose the girls to power tools, design, art, programming, problem-solving, and more. This is open to all middle school girls, regardless of interests or skill […]
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Science of Kayaking – Wednesday, August 11 Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 Science of Kayaking – Wednesday, August 11 On shore, kids learn and practice the science that allows boats to float as we investigate buoyancy, displacement, density, hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. We then apply […]
This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of design thinking and artificial intelligence through a facial recognition system development project. Students will go through a themed storyline to learn the fundamentals of AI and related software development.
Learn how to code an arcade game. Ages 10-17. Dekalb County Library Card Number required.
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE : Litter Data Collection – Wednesday, August 18 Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 Students learn how scientists and volunteers categorize and collect data on litter found in and around bodies of water, then work together to perform a strategic survey to collect lake trash […]
Tie-dye face masks and t-shirts*, plus learn the science behind the art of tie-dye! *Face masks will be provided while supplies last; bring your own clean, white t-shirt if you would like to tie-dye a shirt.
CHEMICAL REACTIONS (All Girl Scouts) – Online Workshop (supplies to be picked up or shipped) Saturday, August 21 – 2:00-3:00pm (eastern time) Girl Scouts conduct experiments to observe how some chemical reactions get warm while others get cold, and practice using thermometers to determine the temperature of their reactions. Registration includes our Chemical Reactions Kit […]
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Limnology – Wednesday, August 25 Full series runs Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 Kids learn how to collect water samples and environmental data to study the chemistry and biology as the kayak the shoreline of Lake Allatoona. On shore, we conduct water chemistry tests […]
Girls explore the biology and anatomy of sharks as they investigate shark tooth shapes, learn about dermal denticles that cover their skin, and watch as we teach the anatomy of a real, preserved spiny dogfish shark. Registration includes a Marine Biology Fun Patch and shark tooth necklace materials. Pick up and shipping options available.
AQUATIC FIELD SCIENCE: Aquatic Microorganisms Wednesday, September 1 Full series runs Wednesdays, August 11-September 8 (rain dates – 9/9 and 9/10) 10:00am-1:00pm Ages 11-16 We collect water and sediment samples as we kayak the shoreline and return to shore to investigate and document the microorganisms collected. Kids learn the proper use of a field microscope […]
